Pilot for Arizona Department of Safety (Phoenix, AZ, 80k)

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Fixed Wing Pilot II
Salary
$79,655.68 Annually
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job Type
Full-time
Division
Agency Support Division
Job Number
1239-20E-01
DESCRIPTIONBENEFITSQUESTIONS
Summary Statement
This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies. Application period will close when a sufficient number of applications is received.

Operates single and multi-engine airplane for transport of Department staff, Governor, and for airborne surveillance in traffic and criminal enforcement operations for Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies, as required. Performs related duties as assigned. Classification may be held in either sworn or civilian status.

Must successfully complete the examination process.
Qualifications Appraisal Board (QAB) weighted 100%

Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)
1. As pilot in command, operates single and multi-engine airplane in support of public safety missions, including transport, surveillance, patrol, pursuit, search and rescue, medical evacuations, and aerial photography. Performs the specialized maneuver of mountain flying.
2. Evaluates requests for air support.
3. Schedules flight plans in connection with flight missions.
4. Inspects, tests and maintains aircraft and all mission-related equipment.
5. Cleans aircraft, unit quarters and hangar.
6. Performs pre- and post-flight inspections.
7. Plans flights, loads passengers, baggage and cargo, and analyzes weather conditions.
8. Maintains logs and records, as required, and prepares written reports.
9. Operates aircraft tug, tractor, and/or ground handling equipment.
10. Coordinates pilot training programs and maintains training records.
11. May exercise full peace officer authority, if AZPOST certification is obtained.
12. May provide security for passengers.
13. Trains pilots on various safety and aviation procedures and issues.
14. Serves as acting supervisor in absence of the Senior Pilot.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge of:

1. weather systems regarding aircraft operations.
2. aircraft systems and operations, aerial navigation and maintenance regarding normal operating procedures, limitations, emergency procedures.
3. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, Departmental General Orders, Aviation Bureau Standard Operating Procedures and Aviation Unit Special Procedures.
4. aircraft ground handling procedures.
5. geography, topography, and climate regarding the State of Arizona.
6. maintenance test flight procedures.
7. Department radio procedures.
8. aerodynamics and the fundamentals of flight regarding aircraft.
9. Federal Communications Commission Regulations.
10. aviation fuel quality assurance testing procedures.
11. rescue procedures.
12. aeromedical operations.
13. flight scheduling procedures.
14. crisis management techniques and procedures.
15. basic aircraft maintenance techniques and procedures.
16. coordinated search patterns.
17. principles and practices of supervision.

Skill in:

1. oral communication.
2. written communications to complete required reports and records.
3. the operation of ground vehicles (e.g., motor vehicles, fuel trucks, fuel pumps, aircraft handcarts, etc.).
4. the use of aircraft flight logs.

Ability to:

1. read and interpret aviation and weather maps.
2. perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.
3. meet Federal Aviation Administration physical fitness requirements (e.g., First Class Medical Certificate).
4. work independently.
5. compute basic mathematical and statistical calculations.
6. read and interpret written material of moderate difficulty.
7. prioritize flight mission.

Minimum Qualifications
Permanent status as Fixed Wing Pilot I with a total of three (3) years service as a Fixed Wing Pilot I with the Arizona Department of Public Safety with an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months
OR the equivalent at another AZ State agency OR the equivalent at an external FAA Part 91, 135 or 121 operator.

Must have a valid Arizona driver license by no later than effective starting date.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have the flexibility to work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime.
Must be willing to work in varying climates, temperatures and weather conditions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Agency
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Address
2102 W. Encanto Blvd.

Phoenix, Arizona, 85009
Phone
602-223-2290
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